JOB DOCUMENTATION
Curator, Digitised Collections
Position Number:
129
National Collection Branch
Classification:
APS Level 6
Research Centre
Job Description
The Curator, Digitised Collections is responsible for the development, control, maintenance and care of digitised archival and
library collections in the Memorial’s Research Centre in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Curator
manages a small team and is expected to provide leadership in achieving identified goals, and provide advice as appropriate to the
Senior Curator, Published and Digitised Collections.
Responsibilities
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Apply project management methodologies to plan, scope and deliver digitisation projects to required standards and
timeframes
Work productively and harmoniously in a team environment, both on individual projects and in collaboration with others.
Liaise with external clients, Memorial staff and volunteers regarding digitised collections including access and managing
volunteer projects
Dissemination and promotion of the Research Centre’s digitised collections to the wider community including the use of social
media channels
Provide leadership, advice and development for the Digitised Collections team in copyright, project work, workflows, database
entry and curatorial tasks associated with digitisation of both library and archival materials.
Undertake research, preparation of guidelines, policies, strategies and recommendations on the development and control of
the Research Centre’s digitised collections.
Contribute to the planning and production of exhibitions including enquiries for digital images
Manage and maintain the Research Centre’s digitised collections in the Memorial’s Digital Asset Management System
(DAMS). Liaise with the Memorial’s IT Section on issues related to the DAMS including provide input and advice into the
development of the system.
Selection Criteria
1.
Demonstrated experience in the delivery of digitisation projects, particularly archival and library collection material.
2.
Tertiary level qualifications are mandatory for this role and qualifications in archives, library, information science or museum
practise are highly desirable.
3.
Proven abilities in teamwork including managing priorities, problem solving, tracking progress, and attention to detail.
4.
Demonstrated experience in managing collections including the use of collection management systems and electronic records
management systems to document and track collection items.
5.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and experience in dealing with members of the
public and internal and external stakeholders.
6.
Physical ability to perform safe manual handling techniques and move a variety of items as required.
JOB DOCUMENTATION
Capabilities
Supports strategic
direction
Achieves
results
Supports productive
working relationships
Displays personal drive
and integrity
Communicates with
influence
Supports shared
purpose and direction
Identifies and uses
resources wisely
Nurtures internal and
external relationships
Demonstrates public
service professionalism
and probity
Communicates clearly
Understands, supports and
promotes the
organisation's vision,
mission, and business
objectives. Identifies the
relationship between
organisational goals and
operational tasks. Clearly
communicates goals and
objectives to others.
Understands, supports and
communicates the reasons
for decisions and
recommendations.
Reviews project
performance and identifies
opportunities for
improvement. Makes
effective use of individual
and team capabilities and
negotiates responsibility for
work outcomes. Is
responsive to changes in
requirements.
Builds and sustains
positive relationships with
team members,
stakeholders and clients.
Proactively offers
assistance for a mutually
beneficial relationship.
Anticipates and is
responsive to client and
stakeholder needs and
expectations.
Thinks strategically
Understands the work
environment and initiates
and develops team goals,
strategies and work plans.
Identifies broader factors,
trends and influences that
may impact on the team’s
work objectives. Considers
the ramifications of issues
and longer-term impact of
own work and work area.
Harnesses information
and opportunities
Gathers and investigates
information from diverse
sources and explores new
ideas and different
viewpoints. Uses
experience to analyse
what information is
important and how it
should be used. Maintains
an awareness of the
organisation and keeps
self and others well
informed on work issues
and finds out about best
practice approaches.
Shows judgement,
intelligence and
common-sense
Undertakes objective,
systematic analysis and
draws accurate
conclusions based on
evidence. Recognises the
links between
interconnected issues.
Identifies problems and
works to resolve them.
Thinks laterally, identifies,
implements and promotes
improved work practices.
Applies and builds
professional expertise
Values specialist expertise
and capitalises on the
knowledge and skills of
others within the
organisation. Contributes
own expertise to achieve
outcomes for the business
unit.
Responds positively to
change
Establishes clear plans
and timeframes for project
implementation. Responds
in a positive and flexible
manner to change and
uncertainty. Shares
information with others and
assists them to adapt.
Takes responsibility for
managing work projects
to achieve results
Sees projects through to
completion. Monitors
project progress and
adjusts plans as required.
Commits to achieving
quality outcomes and
adheres to documentation
procedures. Seeks
feedback from supervisor
to gauge satisfaction.
Listens to, understands
and recognises the
needs of others
Actively listens to staff,
colleagues, clients and
stakeholders. Involves
others and recognises their
contributions. Consults and
shares information and
ensures others are kept
informed of issues. Works
collaboratively and
operates as an effective
team member.
Values individual
differences and diversity
Recognises the positive
benefits that can be gained
from diversity. Encourages
the exploration of diverse
views and harnesses the
benefits of such views.
Recognises the different
working styles of
individuals, and factors this
into the management of
people and tasks. Tries to
see things from different
perspectives. Treats
people with respect and
courtesy.
Shares learning and
supports others
Identifies learning
opportunities for others
and delegates tasks
effectively. Agrees clear
performance standards
and gives timely praise and
recognition. Makes time for
people and offers full
support when required.
Provides constructive and
regular feedback. Deals
with under-performance
promptly.
Adopts a principled
approach and adheres to
the APS Values and Code
of Conduct. Acts
professionally at all times
and operates within the
boundaries of
organisational processes
and legal and public policy
constraints. Operates as
an effective representative
of the organisation in
internal forums.
Confidently presents
messages in a clear,
concise and articulate
manner. Focuses on key
points and uses
appropriate, unambiguous
language. Selects the most
appropriate medium for
conveying information and
structures written and oral
communication to ensure
clarity.
Listens, understands and
adapts to audience
Provides impartial and
forthright advice.
Challenges issues
constructively and justifies
own position when
challenged. Acknowledges
mistakes and learns from
them, and seeks guidance
and advice when required.
Seeks to understand the
audience and tailors
communication style and
message accordingly.
Listens carefully to others
and checks to ensure their
views have been
understood. Checks own
understanding of others’
comments and does not
allow misunderstandings to
linger.
Commits to action
Negotiates confidently
Takes personal
responsibility for meeting
objectives and progressing
work. Shows initiative and
does what is required.
Commits energy and drive
to see that goals are
achieved.
Approaches negotiations
with a clear understanding
of key issues. Understands
the desired outcomes.
Anticipates and identifies
relevant stakeholders’
expectations and
concerns. Discusses
issues credibly and
thoughtfully and presents
persuasive counterarguments. Encourages
the support of relevant
stakeholders.
Engages with risk and
shows personal courage
Promotes and adopts a
positive and balanced
approach to work
Persists with, and focuses
on achieving, objectives
even in difficult
circumstances. Remains
positive and responds to
pressure in a calm manner.
Demonstrates selfawareness and a
commitment to personal
development
Self-evaluates
performance and seeks
feedback from others.
Communicates areas of
strengths and
acknowledges
development needs.
Reflects on own behaviour
and recognises the impact
on others. Shows
commitment to learning
and self-development.